Jean-Pierre Braganza

Designer name: Jean Pierre Braganza

Origin: Canada

Design background: Having graduated from Central Saint Martins, Jean-Pierre worked with Roland Mouret before setting up his own label.

Design signatures: “Constructed tailoring."

What is your brand philosophy? “Academic innovation maintaining aesthetics."

How would you describe the Jean-Pierre Braganza woman? “Strong and confident with good taste. She’s not afraid to embrace the dark side of life.”

Trademark piece: “The structured, tailored blazer.”

Price range at retail: £500 - £1,000

Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “Mandelbrot, artemisia and anachronism.”

What does 2012 hold for your brand? “This is the year that I dive into the world of pre-collections. Goodbye sleep, it was nice knowing you.”

What is your favourite decade in fashion? “Apart from the filth, I would have loved to dress like a Victorian dandy.”

Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration? “Anywhere and everywhere. But I am partial to an atmospheric pub.”